Turkey: PKK to disarm by 21 March, Deputy PM Akdogan

Deputy Prime Minister Yalcin Akdogan has called on the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) to disarm before or on 21 March and has urged imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan to renew his demand for disarmament despite acknowledging that the leader’s “role is being undermined by the organization from time to time.” The Turkish government and […]

South Korea launches ‘K-rice belt’ covering eight countries in Africa

Korea has launched on Monday a K-Rice project aiming to provide small farmers in Africa with resilient rice varieties that can withstand adverse climate conditions, ensuring improved yields and food security. By establishing the so-called “K-Rice Belt” across eight countries in Africa, the Korean government aims to advance current official development assistance (ODA) programs to […]

Guinea pardons ex-military ruler Camara over 2009 stadium massacre amid controversy

Guinea’s rulers have pardoned former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2009 massacre in Conakry, raising controversy and questions about the country’s commitment to accountability and justice. The pardon, announced by junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya on national television, was granted on the […]